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unjoined

unjoined

5.4
Not connected to another thing, like a beam or wire
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈdʒɔɪnd/
translation icon : desunido
  • The unjoined pieces of the puzzle were scattered across the table.

Examples

  • He noticed the unjoined sections of the fence needed repair.

  • The fabric had unjoined edges that made it easier to sew together.

  • I think what Margaret was saying was making me think about how unjoined up some of the services are.

Synonyms

untied
vsunjoined
7 1.0

Loose and not fastened so laces or knots hang open

refers more generally to being apart rather than only undone knots
untethered
vsunjoined
5 6.7

Not tied to anything and able to move freely

focuses on freedom from restraint rather than only being apart
unconnected
vsunjoined
3 3.9

Not joined or linked to something else

emphasizes physical separation rather than only no relation
detached
vsunjoined
2 4.3

Something loose and not fixed to the thing it belongs to

often stresses having been made separate rather than simply loose
unattached
vsunjoined
2 4.2

Not fixed to anything so it can move freely

means more generally not held together rather than only loose
unglued
vsunjoined
1 4.2

Not stuck to a surface and coming off

specifies separation caused by adhesive failure rather than any other break
unassociated
vsunjoined
1 4.9

Not connected or related to something else, like two separate events

refers more to being physically apart than being without relation
uncoupled
vsunjoined
1 4.9

Not joined to something it was attached to before

focuses on general lack of connection without stressing prior separation
disjointed
vsunjoined
1 5.5

Separated at a joint, like a finger or ankle

is about general separation rather than specific disassembly at body connections
non-related
vsunjoined
3.5

Not connected to the main topic or activity

is the general lack of being together rather than a specific tie
unaffixed
vsunjoined
7.2

Not attached to something or fastened in place

expresses the general state of being separate rather than merely loose
unfastened
vsunjoined
2.4

Not tied, closed, or attached

implies general lack of connection rather than only undone closures
disengaged
vsunjoined
  • Specialized
4.4

Not physically connected or locked so parts can move apart

focuses on being free after release rather than simply apart
disjoined
vsunjoined
7.1

Separated so parts are not connected anymore

describes general lack of linking rather than the act of undoing
disjunct
vsunjoined
8.7

Not connected or joined, so parts seem separate

emphasizes separation from habitual association rather than simple detachment
uncombined
vsunjoined
6.3

Not joined to other things

refers more broadly to being apart rather than only not grouped
unmerged
vsunjoined
4.6

Not joined together into one thing

usually covers being physically apart rather than only not becoming one
unconverged
vsunjoined
8.1

Not joined together and still separate

refers to general separation rather than not coming together for union
ungathered
vsunjoined
7.8

Not collected into one place or group

is about being apart rather than lacking collection or assembly
uncontacted
vsunjoined
7.3

Not touching any other object or surface

focuses on lack of touching rather than general separation
unyoked
vsunjoined
8.1

Not joined by the bar or strap that links two animals

focuses on separation caused by removing a harness rather than general separation
unanchored
vsunjoined
6.4

Not attached or held in place so it can move

implies freedom from fixed support rather than only being separate
untethered from
vsunjoined
7.0

Free from any tie and able to move or act freely

stresses being free and unrestrained rather than mere separation

Antonyms

1.9

Connected so they form one longer object

How Connected

united
2.2
joined
1.9
attached
3.1
separate
829 2.1
unjoined
5.4

Surface Forms

unjoined positive

Morphology

unjoined = joined (transparent) = un + join + ed

The adjective is formed by negating 'joined' with the productive prefix 'un-', so learners who know 'join/joined' can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Unjoined is made of un- 'not' and join 'to connect'. So it simply means 'not connected', like two puzzle pieces or beams that are left apart and not joined.